Overprescribing of potentially harmful medication: an observational study in England's general practice.

Tasneem KhanBethan CopseyPaul CarderStella JohnsonMohammed ImranKaiwen WangSarah L Alderson

Published in: BJGP open (2024)

The association of socioeconomic deprivation with overprescribing of high-risk medication in general practice varies by region and drug type. Geographical location is associated with overprescribing, independent of socioeconomic status.

Keyphrases

general practice
adverse drug
primary care
healthcare
emergency department
drug induced